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2018-05-17 15:31:27

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Dover Downs

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Delaware moving forward to implement full-scale sports gaming

The Delaware Department of Finance, in consultation with the Attorney General's Office, has determined that there are no legal obstacles to moving forward with full-scale sports betting in Delaware, including head-to-head-betting, which permits single-game wagering, the Department announced. The Department will begin training lottery and casino staff next week in preparation for a June launch of full-scale sports betting in Delaware. Finance Secretary Rick Geisenberger issued the following statement: "Following Monday's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court and consultation with the Delaware Attorney General's Office, we are confident that Delaware has the legal and regulatory authority to authorize sports gaming in Delaware. The Delaware Lottery has had plans in place for months, and we will begin training lottery and casino staff early next week. We will continue to provide public updates as we prepare to launch full-scale sports gaming in Delaware next month." Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, whose operations consist of the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino and Dover Downs Raceway, has seen its shares rise 28c, or about 16%, to $2.05 in afternoon trading following the announcement. Reference Link